Relates to the prohibition of certain acts in rodeos
This bill prohibits specific practices in New York rodeos, including calf roping, using flank straps or bucking straps on animals, electric prods, and spurs with fixed/sharpened rowels. It directly affects rodeo operators, performers, and venues hosting rodeos in New York. Violations carry civil penalties up to $10,000 per offense, potential license revocation, and loss of state tax abatements for hosting venues. The law takes effect 30 days after enactment.
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1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
lower
Jan 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
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